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Singer Eartha Kitt Dies
Thursday December 25, 2008

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Eartha Kitt arrives at the opening night of "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" at the Broadhurst theatre on March 6, 2008 in New York City.
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Eartha Kitt, singer of the Christmas song "Santa Baby," died on Thursday at the age of 81.

Kitt died of colon cancer for which she was recently treated at Presbyterian Hospital in New York, her rep told Reuters.

According to Reuters, the cancer recurred after a period of remission.

"She came back strongly. She had been performing until two months ago," Kitt's rep told Reuters. "We had dates booked through 2009."

A self-proclaimed "sex kitten," Kitt was famous for the catlike purr she used in the role of Catwoman in the Batman TV series in the 1960s. During her career, which spanned six decades, Kitt won two Emmys and was nominated for several Tonys and two Grammys.

"She loved cabaret performances," her rep said. "If there was ever an opportunity to do a small intimate venue with about 150 people, that was always her preference."

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7:55 PM Anna Penilla Says:

I am really sad that Ertha Kitt passed. She will be missed.
Another sexy woman you forgot to write about was Bettie Page and the mysterious life she had after she stopped modeling. They had that signature quality about them that no one had. Ertha and her voice and Bettie with the long black hair and trademark bangs. They had style and class. I look up to these women.

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9:39 PM Anonymous Says:

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5:02 PM Anonymous123 Says:

RIP Ms. Kitt

11:39 AM Anonymous Says:

There was only one Eartha Kitt. She had a full, long life so it's not really that sad. However she will be missed. RIP

11:36 AM Anonymous Says:

Thank you Eartha for showing the world that a person can be sexy and electric and exciting at any age and that sexiness is not only for twenty and thirty somethings.

10:03 AM lois Says:

Didn't get to know her much but hear she was great actress.Throughts and prayers goes out to her family>

9:30 AM Fancy Says:

My thoughts any prayers are with her family and loved one.
I will never forget her in Boomerang.
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8:47 AM Lo Says:

Miss Eartha, even though I know you only through your music, I will miss you. "Miss Kitt," to you - is my favorite album and especially the song 'Where is my man.' (which wasnt on that cd) You will truely be missed Miss Kitt.

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5:16 AM Anonymous Says:

"They don't make them like they used to". What a fitting thing to say and what a great way to remember a great lady. I am sorry, what a voice!!!! A true original, not to be replaced.

11:41 PM Cecil Says:

That’s sad. She was a very talented woman. My favorite performance of hers isn’t the most famous but is awesome. I LOVE her as the voice of Yzma in The Emperor’s New Groove. Love, love it. So it’s an immense loss for the world of entertainment but an even greater gain for heaven. So rest in peace Eartha! You will be missed but not forgotten.

11:07 PM Anonymous Says:

Eartha Kitt was a fantastic actress & a beautiful singer. She will be missed.

10:50 PM Anonymous Says:

RIP sorry for their loss her family and her fans who adore her.

10:29 PM Anonymous Says:

she was such an original! I love that song "Santa Baby".

10:18 PM Rest In Peace Says:

What a classy lady she was. They don't make them like they use to.

9:44 PM Anonymous Says:

so sad my thoughts r with her family and friends x rip

9:07 PM Anonymous Says:

so sad! ...original voice of santa baby and she died on christmas ): tragic.

9:05 PM Anonymous Says:

So Sorry to hear about her passing, my thoughts go out to her family & friends during this horrible time.

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